Worried about the labia minora and color of my vagina. I'm only 20 years old and virgin, can I fix this?

Thank you for your question since it is a very common concern for many women. The size and color of your labia have nothing to do with having had sex in the past. Also, I'm sure that your boyfriend won't judge you in a negative light because of your appearance. He'll be thrilled that he is fortunate to be intimate with you.Your likely unhappy with the thickness and dark edges of your labia minora. This can be addressed very nicely with a curvilinear Labiaplasty. The labia majora which you've had laser done on will only darken with any further laser treatments. You can apply lightening creams to this area. It works well, but it is temporary so you would have to keep applying it.You should seek out the expertise of a cosmetic vaginal surgeon who specializes in this area for bestr results.Best of luck,Dr. AguirreOscar A. Aguirre, MD, FPMRSUrogynecologist & Cosmetic Vaginal SurgeonDenevr, CO - USA

Dear Justarandomgirl,Thank you for writing in and sharing your concerns and photos.  Labia range in size from a sliver of tissue to a large tongue-like projection of skin, so your anatomy is within the normal range.  Size and color are affected by genetics and hormones, but also by deliveries and trauma. With that said, if you (not your partner) are unhappy with the appearance of your labia, the size can be reduced, just make sure to go to an experienced cosmetic-plastic gynecologist who has done hundreds of these procedures and knows how to address complications when they occur.  The lightening creams on the market are more for the outer labia majora and anal areas not the inner labia minora.  Some of these can be irritating products so if you try any of them, test a small area first.Lastly, if your boyfriend is making you feel self-conscious or unhappy with your body, it's time for a new boyfriend. A loving partner should make you feel beautiful no matter how you look.I hope this information is helpful.Sincerely,Troy R. Hailparn, M.D., FACOG, FAACSCosmetic Gynecology Center of San Antonio

Skin bleaching isn't an option for the labia minora. The skin is too sensitive for this. Surgery will not remove all of the darkened skin, but it will reduce the length of the skin and the wrinkling. However, your labia are normal in appearance. There is no relationship between the size and color of your labia and having sex or not. If your boyfriend has said these things to you perhaps he does not know this or is trying to control you. If you are seeking out these changes to please your boyfriend, that is a mistake. If he really cares about you, he wouldn't say these things.

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs.  Your vagina is totally normal and has the coloration and appearance based on genetics alone.  If the appearance bothers you, the best treatments for your concerns would entail surgery to reduce the tissue bulk and some of the pigmentation present along your tissue edges.  Be sure to seek consultations from labiaplasty specialists in order to get the best treatment recommendation.

long labia and dark labia minora are normal and happen at puberty. It has nothing to do with sex, intercourse, the number of partners someone has been with, nor masturbation. Any person who judges someone else by the appearance of their body, especially when they are wrong, is a bad person. That said, we can be strict about how we allow ourselves to look. Because plastic surgery is safe, and labiaplasty in particular is very safe for surgeons who have performed hundreds of the surgery, a Labiaplasty can be performed to help women “get over” their hang ups about their labia.A Labiaplasty can reduce the size of long labia and can remove the dark pigmented edge which can be bothersome. Just make sure to find an expert. Since you are on realself you are almost there.